CVE-2007-4794: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 10, 2007
·Updated
Buffer overflow in fcstat in devices.common.IBM.fc.rte in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a long input parameter.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=5.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 10, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Sep 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4794?
CVE-2007-4794 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4794?
To fix CVE-2007-4794, upgrade to a patched version of IBM AIX that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4794?
CVE-2007-4794 affects local users of IBM AIX versions 5.2 and 5.3.
4
What causes CVE-2007-4794?
CVE-2007-4794 is caused by a buffer overflow in the fcstat command within devices.common.IBM.fc.rte.
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Can CVE-2007-4794 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-4794 requires local access to the system, making it not exploitable remotely.